Just a friendly reminder: Check your break switches once in a while....

[mroleg]

....especially after long rides. When everything vibrates for long periods of time. Even more so on older bikes.
Both my break switches were out of commission last night, good thing I checked. Rear break switch had one of two wires broken off. It is an easy fix just a matter of noticing it.
Handlebar break switch, had one of the wires vibrated off so I had to take the switches off and re-solder it. Nothing complicated just a matter of noticing it again.

 

[glider]

Good thought. I make it a habit when riding to do periodic checks when stopped in front of or behind a car with a quick check of the brake light and sometimes the directionals and watch in the reflection of the car for their operation. Can't be too safe out there.

 

[softailhog]

I started the habit last year of checking the brake light with both front lever and rear pedal while the bike warms up.....so I never leave the house w/o the brake lights working!

 

[Apyle]

I had a problem with the adjustment on mine and my brake light stayed on. It took me a while to figure that one out.

 

[The4opps1]

One of my pre ride rituals is to go through all of the safety devices on the bike that have switches. I check the turn signals, horn, brake pedal and lever, and give the bike a walk around. It takes about a minute and is worth the time...

 

[Bud White]

As said one of the preride checks i do

 

[Safehaven]

Very good habit to get into before rolling down the road.
Am doing this ever since training.

Take care,
Kris

 

[paulmack]

A REAL good habit to get into. Chack out all controls and lights before taking off and at intervals on a long ride.

 

[Elmosac]

Your right, I know it is a good idea to do a pre-ride inspection and I am guilty of only doing it once a month or so.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

 

[cdn-bigfoot]

I had a problem with the adjustment on mine and my brake light stayed on. It took me a while to figure that one out.

Adjustment?
My front brake switch is causing me some problems. It keeps my brake light on unless I push the lever forward with my fingers for a while after brake deployment. It will also sometimes make my brake light flicker on as I go over bumps.
Any advice?